2026-27 Advanced Class
Our 2026-27 Advanced class starts Monday, September 14
By the end of this fun-filled 32-week class, you'll be able to dance the calls on the Callerlab A1 and A2 programs and will know the related rules, terms and concepts.
The class is open to Plus level dancers and Advanced dancers needing a refresher. You should have a solid grasp of Plus dancing from a variety of positions (e.g., Recycle as either a Center or an End).
The class will meet on Mondays for 32 weeks, ending in late April 2027. Please plan to attend as many sessions as possible
- The class meets from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. There will be an informal review of calls taught the previous week from 6:35 to 7:00 pm.
- Location: St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 4111 Alma Street, Palo Alto.
- Instructors: Classes will be taught by our rotating line-up of El Camino Reelers staff callers.
- Price: $320, payable at the start of the class, or in two installments of $160 each. Please bring cash or a check made out to El Camino Reelers.
- You can also pay in advance via PayPal. Use the PayPal button on this page.
- Light refreshments (snacks/beverages) included.
- Angels welcome! ($10 per night at the door). If you already dance Advanced, come out and help the new students. There will be full-level star tips during the evening.
To sign up for the class, pay in advance via PayPal, sign up at an ECR club night, or send an email to info@reelers.org to let us know you're coming. Taking the class guarantees you a place in a square and attention from the instructors.
Advanced Class Resources
2026 Advanced Class information sheet
One-page summary of the class.
Resources for the 2026 ECR Advanced Class
Kurt's summary of available resources
Advanced Class Syllabus
Here is the syllabus for the 2026-27 ECR Advanced Class.
2026-27 Advanced Class Teaching Order
Click the link above to view and download a printable PDF file of the class syllabus. Links in the file go to definitions on www.ceder.net.
Calls Taught List
http://www.scvsda.org/cgi-bin/classinfo.cgi?c=ecra202609
Click on each call to get call descriptions with animated diagrams and links to Taminations and other resources for that call.
Recovery Techniques
Square Dance Recovery Techniques
If you get lost and aren't sure where to go (Kurt's tips, June 2024)
